The battle of New Orleans, 1944-01-08

Item — Volume: 8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Pages 27-31 from a pamphlet publication

Dates

1944-01-08

Creator

From the Collection: McCormick, Robert R. (Robert Rutherford), 1880-1955 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.

Extent

From the Series: 8 Volumes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Occasion: WGN-Mutual radio network (Chicago, Ill.)

Frank Hughes/Lloyd Wendt identifier: HW293

Annotation by Frank Hughes and Lloyd Wendt: Story of Andrew Jackson and New Orleans, fought after war's end. Great American victory. British casualties 2,137 of 9,000; American 71 of 4,000. If battle had not been fought British would have taken New Orleans despite treaty.

Subjects assigned by Tribune Company Archives staff: New Orleans (La.), Battle of; War of 1812

Subjects assigned by Frank Hughes and Lloyd Wendt: American history -- Post Revolution; American history -- War of 1812